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Dr Kawa Saleh

Verified Orthopaedic Surgery Dubai

Dr Kawa Saleh

15 years of experience 5.0 (10 verified reviews)

4,306+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
6
Publications
6
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Kawa Saleh at a glance

Dr Kawa Saleh is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 22+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Kawa Saleh is a highly experienced and certified orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in the management of sports injuries. He has worked extensively across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and the UAE, developing a wealth of expertise in hip and knee replacement surgery, shoulder treatment (both operative and conservative), spine treatment, major joint reconstruction, and primary knee arthroscopic surgery.
He also treats acute fractures, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendon rupture, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, lipoma and ganglion (bible cyst). He performs conservative spine treatment and pain management.
He performs major joint reconstruction, and primary knee arthroscopic surgery, including revision surgery and total hip replacement surgery, ankle surgery, ankle fusion, ligament reconstruction and toe deformity correction.
Dr Saleh holds an MD from Denmark and is a member of the Danish Orthopaedic Association. He is certified by the National Board of Health, Denmark, the National Board of Health, Norway and the National Board of Health, Sweden

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Kawa Saleh

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-406360 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-BA0E3A78 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 210
Annual physical exam 99395 2,108
Vaccination administration 90471 820
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,355

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Kawa Saleh
HEADSHOT
Kawa Saleh in consultation
IN OFFICE
Kawa Saleh with the team
WITH TEAM
Kawa Saleh at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 93s
Meet Kawa Saleh

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across AE
    Kawa Saleh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5057/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37260806 · cited by 130
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Kawa Saleh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8655/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36801058 · cited by 112
  3. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across AE
    Kawa Saleh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9867/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36188017 · cited by 158
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Kawa Saleh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4179/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 33454399 · cited by 44

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · kawa.saleh@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

10 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
10 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Kawa Saleh's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Kawa Saleh treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Orthopaedic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Kawa Saleh specialise in?

    Kawa Saleh specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Dubai, AE. 22 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Kawa Saleh treat?

    Kawa Saleh treats conditions within Orthopaedic Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Kawa Saleh practise?

    Kawa Saleh practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Kawa Saleh speak?

    Kawa Saleh speaks English, Arabic, Danish, German, Norwegian.

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  • What do patients say about Kawa Saleh?

    Kawa Saleh has a verified rating of 5/5 from 10 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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